Hi, my name is Ricky. I am an independent Asian American filmmaker, and I just got accepted into the American Pavilion Cannes Student Program, but I need help getting there.. For the past ten years, I have been wrestling with who I am and who I want to become. Growing up in a household that placed strong pressure on academics, I did not have many opportunities to creatively express myself. That changed when I randomly started making videos. I filmed my day-to-day life, came up with stories for my friends and me to act in, and even created short films. What started as curiosity slowly became something I could not let go of. During my time at university, I realized that filmmaking is what gives me purpose. I may have fully understood that a little late, after graduating, but I am not giving up. This opportunity will allow me to grow even more in this craft and help in creating more stories that reflect who I am! If you believe in supporting emerging Asian American voices and helping...